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"Hidden AirTags: A New Tool for Vehicle Theft in Montreal and Beyond"

Thieves in Montreal are using Apple's AirTags to track and steal vehicles, prompting warnings from police in Burlington, Vermont. Travelers returning from Canada have found AirTags in their vehicles, and there's concern that the devices are being used for criminal activities such as car theft and drug trafficking. However, there are safety features in place to alert owners if an AirTag is not within proximity, and both iPhone and Android users can detect unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags.

1 year ago•Source: MacRumors

"Tesla Employees Allegedly Stole Battery Secrets to Launch Rival Company"

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1.755 min•1 year ago

"Tesla Employees Allegedly Stole Battery Secrets to Launch Rival Company"

Two men are accused of stealing battery manufacturing technology from Tesla and starting a business in China to sell the proprietary information. Klaus Pflugbeil, a Canadian citizen, was arrested on Long Island, while Yilong Shao remains at large. They are charged with conspiracy to transmit trade secrets, which carries up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The technology involves high-speed battery assembly lines owned by Tesla, and the defendants are accused of setting up a company in China and selling products developed with the stolen trade secrets.

via The Associated Press